04/11/2026
Ever wondered which fork comes first? Forks sit on the left, knives and spoons on the right, and you work from the outside in, with glasses above the knife and the bread plate to the top left. A well-laid table tells guests you care before the first course arrives. Read our full guide to table laying standards for modern London restaurants at: https://www.johnsons-londonlinen.co.uk/about/blog/table-laying-standards-for-modern-london-restaurants/